New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehab
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
You will work in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP) , a CARF-accredited, stroke-certified rehabilitation unit that functions as a specialized admission service within the hospital.
Posted Sep 28 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour night shift · nights, 1900-0730 12 hour night shift 1900-073036 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP), CARF-accredited, stroke-certified · Hospital Approximately 50% of our patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuriesstroke and brain injury recovery (approximately 50% of patients)
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license from the state where you practice
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehab
- License
- Registered Nurse license from the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Education
- completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Also asks
- commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Extra pay
- shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsselect positions
- Pay reviews
- base pay set within range by qualifications, skills, experience, and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- opportunity for annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (1)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
The role and schedule
- Patients
- kidney and liver transplant patients The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants
- Patients
- heart transplant patients, including LVAD support as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants , including those requiring LVAD support
- Day to day
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
- Day to day
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience
- Weekends
- weekend rotation Weekend and holiday rotation
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- holiday rotation
- Details
- no telemetry monitoring on the unit however, the unit does not utilize telemetry monitoring.
- Details
- at least three hours of therapy daily for patients Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily (physical, occupational, and speech therapy as appropriate)
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
- Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Advocate Health, Inc.’s careers page.
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Department
Status
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- Schedule Details/Additional Information
- 12 hour night shift 1900-0730
- Weekend and holiday rotation
Pay Range
- $38.20 - $57.30
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine
- Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215
Where You Will Work
You will work in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP) , a CARF‑accredited, stroke‑certified rehabilitation unit that functions as a specialized admission service within the hospital. This environment offers registered nurses the opportunity to care for medically complex patients while developing strong rehabilitation‑focused nursing skills. Approximately 50% of our patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries , along with patients with other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis .
The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants , as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants , including those requiring LVAD support . Additional patient populations include individuals with amputations , select joint replacements , and patients receiving oncology, dialysis, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) services. This diverse census provides RNs with broad clinical exposure and ongoing learning opportunities.
The unit operates similarly to a medical‑surgical setting, allowing nurses to practice a wide range of core nursing skills; however, the unit does not utilize telemetry monitoring. Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily (physical, occupational, and speech therapy as appropriate), and nursing plays a critical role in reinforcing therapy goals and promoting functional independence. This role is ideal for RNs who value patient education, rehabilitation nursing, teamwork, and long‑term patient impact , while continuing to build strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills.
We’re Looking For
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
What You’ll Do
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team , St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.
Ready to Take the Next Step
Apply Now! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.